Begrudge
Pronunciation
- UK IPA: /bɪˈɡɹʌdʒ/
Origin
From Middle English bigrucchen ("to grumble at"), equivalent to -("at, about, over") + grudge.
Full definition of begrudge
Verb
- To grudge about or over; be envious or covetous.
- To be reluctant
- To give reluctantly.
- 2011, September 13, Sam Lyon, Borussia Dortmund 1 - 1 Arsenal, A defeat would have been harsh on the Gunners, especially after an improved rearguard action in the second half, but few could begrudge the German side a point from a match they dominated for long spells.